Professionals from a diverse range of countries are to congregate in France next month for Medfel.

The second annual edition of the trade show has 210 exhibitors already signed up and more than 150 VIP international buyers registered.

The event is to take place on 4-6 May at the Parc des Expositions in Perpignan and will see representatives of trade groups, importers and wholesalers converge to talk business.

Delegates from Europe, Africa and the Middle East make up the bulk of the attendees registered so far, with strong contingents from Algeria, Spain, the UK and Italy.

For companies involved in production, wholesale, retail, import/export, shipment, transport and logistics, the event is seen as a real opportunity to conquer new export markets and explore new outlets. Some 5,000 international visitors from all areas of the supply chain are expected to attend.